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Film · 2021 · Marvel Cinematic Universe (24 of 12)

Black Widow

Directed by Cate Shortland · starring Kurt Yue, Olivier Richters and Jordyn Curet

2 h 14 min
Adventure · Science fiction · Action
USA
Released in the UK 6 July 2021

7.2 Users24 votes

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Synopsis

'Black Widow' is the first film of phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and with it we will learn a bit more about this universe that we haven't seen yet. This film tells us all of the events that occurred between the episodes of 'Captain America: Civil War' and 'Avengers: Infinity War'. The film will be set in Budapest and explore the past of Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), and everything that led her to make the decision she made in 'Avengers: Endgame', we will meet her old family and see Black Widow as the murderer which was before 'The Avengers', in the same way it will tell us everything that she had to do so that she ended up becoming the super heroine she was. On this occasion, this story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be closer to the genre of spies, specifically the Soviets ones, while leaving aside, in a way, the world of superheroes as we are accustomed to seeing them in the rest of Marvel movies. The film is directed by Cate Shortland and the script is signed by Ned Benson. The production also has a cast that we can enjoy from Scarlett Johansson, David Harbor, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz to O. T. Fagbenle playing several characters related to the protagonist as The Red Guardian, which we already know of the original comics.

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The essentials

Runtime: 134 min2 hours and 14 minutes
Budget: $200mMarvel Studios
Box office: $183.6m0.9 times its budget

How long is Black Widow?: 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Black Widow released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 6 July 2021.
Who directed Black Widow?: Cate Shortland.
Who is in Black Widow?: It stars Kurt Yue, Olivier Richters, Jordyn Curet and Scarlett Johansson.
Where can I watch Black Widow?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Disney+ and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did Black Widow make?: It took $183.6 million in US. It cost $200 million.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 24 of 12 in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Cast

Director: Cate Shortland
Writers: Eric Pearson, Jac Schaeffer, Ned Benson
Producers: Victoria Alonso, Louis D'Esposito, Kevin Feige, Scarlett Johansson

Videos and trailers

'Black Widow' Final Trailer 2:248 March 2020

Photos and posters

+2 photosand 13 posters

Reviews

7.2 24 votes

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Box office

Weekend by weekend

Budget $200m
US $183.6m
UK £18.5m

Awards

Actor Awards 2022 1 nomination

The Marvel Cinematic Universe films

Soundtrack

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Trivia

Ninth Time

This will be Scarlett Johansson's ninth time playing Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow.
Almost villain

André Holland was about to become the villain of the film, but eventually it was O.T. Fagbenle.
New age but not a new story

This is the first film from the phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after the events of 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'. Although, the plot won't continue this two movies, being a prequel.
Almost happen years ago

In 2004, when Black Widow's rights were possessed by Artisan Entertainment/Lions Gate, David Hayter was set to direct a film based on his own script about the character.
Last tie with Stan Lee

This is the last Marvel movie with Stan Lee credited as executive producer.

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